"Singapore Airlines’ City Ticketing Office moved to ION Orchard on 24 July 2009. This is a shift from its original location at The Paragon and the interim location at the Atrium@Orchard from 2007 to July 2009. In January 2013, Crate & Barrel opened its first Asian store in ION Orchard. The duplex store is located on levels 3 and 4. ION Orchard ION Orchard (pronounced as I-On), formerly known as the Orchard Turn Development or Orchard Turn Site, is a shopping mall in Singapore. It is the retail component of an integrated retail and residential development by Orchard Turn Developments"
"Orchard Road Orchard Road is a 2.2 kilometre-long major road in the Central Area of Singapore. Often known colloquially as ""Orchard"", the area is a major shopping belt and tourist attraction. The Orchard Planning Area is a planning area as specified by the Urban Redevelopment Authority. It is part of the Central Area located within the Central Region. Orchard is bordered by Newton in the east and north, Tanglin in the west, River Valley in the south and Museum to the southeast. Orchard Road got its name from the nutmeg, pepper and fruit orchards or the plantations that the road"
"Singapore. Two further pieces of adjoining property were added later and these subsequently became the site of the Royal Thai Embassy at 370 Orchard Road. In the early 20th century, it was noted that Orchard Road ""present[ed] the appearance of a well-shaded avenue to English mansion[s],"" comparable in its ""quiet but effective beauty to Devonshire lanes."" Flash floods occurred at the road's iconic junction with Scotts Road on 16 June 2010 after 100mm of rain fell from 8 am to 11 am, reportedly the worst flood at the junction since 1984. Shopping malls along Orchard Road such as Lucky Plaza"
"Shopping Centre and Plaza Singapura, both located in Orchard Road. There are several restaurants in China, Vietnam as well as a few in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. Thai Express Thai Express is a chain of restaurants serving Thai cuisine. The first restaurant was opened in Holland Village in Singapore in May 2002. Since then, there have been other outlets in Malaysia, China and Vietnam. The Singapore-based chain has no affiliation with the Thaï Express chain operating in Canada owned by MTY Group. In May 2008 the company was sold to Minor International. A restaurant review characterise Thai Express as breaking"
"Orchard Road. This was a pilot restoration and development project carried out by the URA in 1985. Restored at a cost of $2.2 million in 1985, the original two-storey shophouses that line Peranakan Place date back to as early as 1902. The shophouses had a variety of architectural styles (ranging from Transitional, Late to Art-Deco) and elaborate plaster work and wood carvings combined to create an architectural hybrid that is also referred to as ‘Chinese Baroque’. During the restoration, the facade and ceramic tile-work were preserved, and features like fluted columns and arches, were rebuilt by the URA. For the"
"demand began to fluctuate with the newer shopping malls since 2009 (such as Westgate/JEM/JCube, Waterway Point, Seletar Mall, Tiong Bahru Plaza, Nex, Bedok Mall, Clementi Mall, Changi City Point and Tampines 1). Each Christmas, Orchard Road is decorated with Christmas lights. The lights have been switched on by the following celebrities: There are three major MRT stations in the Orchard Road vicinity: Orchard, Somerset and Dhoby Ghaut MRT stations. These stations are important hubs for commuters, locals, students and tourists who travel to the Orchard Road shopping and business district. Bus services provided by SBS Transit, SMRT Buses, Tower Transit"
"hub of Southeast Asia and has an expansive shopping precinct located in the Orchard Road district. Many multistorey shopping centres are located at Orchard Road; the area also has many hotels, and it's the main tourism centre of Singapore, other than the Downtown Core. The local populace also use Orchard Road for shopping extensively. Sentosa is a relatively large island of Singapore located to its south. Along with a beach-front resort, the island's tourist attractions include Fort Siloso, its historical museum, the Marine Life Park, and the ""Tiger Sky Tower"". Singapore also features two casinos (integrated resorts), one the Marina"
"Orchard Square Orchard Square is a small open-air court shopping centre located in Sheffield, England. It opened in 1987 and contains several stores, notably Schuh, Clarks, Waterstone's (with its own instore coffee house), River Island, Subway, The Body Shop and TK Maxx (which replaced the original food court). Orchard Square also features La Coupe hair salon, Blue Banana, Evolution, Anne Heppell, Michael Spencer Jewellers, War Games Emporium and Starbucks. The centrepiece of the Square is a chiming clock with moving figures that depict Sheffield's cutlery trade. To mark the centre's 21st year, Orchard Square was re-developed to facilitate the expansion"
"bought some land on Orchard Road as he noticed that the expatriates from the Holland Village area would travel down this road to go downtown. When CK Tang bought the land, it was situated opposite a Chinese cemetery, which, under cultural conventions, was perceived to bring bad luck. However, as a devoted Christian, this belief did not affect CK Tang's assessments on the potential of the land, and he soon went on to develop his store on Orchard Road in 1958. The first retail presence on Orchard Road, TANGS is credited with sparking the transformation of the area into Singapore’s"
"are various flagship stores, which include Rubi Shoes (which opened during 21 July 2009 and has since expanded island-wide), New Look, Li Ning, T.M. Lewin, Zara, Harry Winston, Dsquared2 and Bershka. On 12 November 2013, Rubi Shoes relocated to one store near Orchard MRT Station to replace Etude House. New Look was replaced by Zalora Flagship, and eventually Bershka. Bershka’s old premise is now taken up by Sephora. Four multi-label stores and several new-to-market food and dining propositions have also been confirmed, along with established food operators. There is a food court present at ION Orchard known as the Food"
"area will feature lights and other decorations from early November till early January (the 2014 part is November 14, 2014 all the way until January 5, 2015). The Christmas light-up and decorated shopping malls along Orchard Road often attract numerous visitors, locals and tourists alike. Other than the light-up, other activities such as caroling, concerts and parades can also be experienced in Orchard Road. In addition, companies in Singapore usually arrange gift exchange programs on the last working day before Christmas. Christmas is not a national holiday but is becoming increasingly popular in Vietnam. The ever-wealthier Vietnamese are embracing Christmas"
"Lucky Plaza Lucky Plaza is a shopping centre located in Orchard in Singapore. Built by developer Far East Organization, Lucky Plaza was completed in 1981 and has proven to be one of the more successful shopping centres in Singapore during its heyday. Before Lucky Plaza was built in 1978, Champion Motors stood at 304 Orchard Road. The move in of Champion Motors transformed Orchard Road into Singapore’s ‘Motor Row’, displaying branded automobiles along the streets, and introducing the first ever Volkswagen into Singapore. This form of brandishing signified the growing wealth in Singapore after the Second World War. The 1960s"
"concentration of mid-range retail and dining outlets. Retail options are made of a mix of local and global fashion labels including Zara, Uniqlo, New Look, Esprit and a Forever 21 flagship store that spans four floors. American fashion retailer Abercrombie & Fitch opened a flagship store on Orchard Road on 15 December 2011. The store was marked by controversy over an ad during its construction phase. Orchard Road's shopping centres will never face death of tenants every year. Broken tenants (which in the case of losing business or the shift of demand) are replaced into proper tenants. Most of the"
"one of CK Tang's sons, Tang Wee Sung took control of the store. He went on to become chairman of the company in 2000 after his father’s death, and his appointment gave rise to changed operating policies, such as permitting the store to remain open on Sundays and introducing marketing strategies to increase consumer choice. In 2012, TANGS announced an S$45 million, 3-year transformation plan to its flagship store on Orchard Road.-.- Orchard Road is today one of the most vibrant shopping districts in Southeast Asia, and much of this is credited to the early presence of TANGS. Being one"
"and dining choice and envisioned the need for a 'vibrant main shopping street' in Singapore. Thus, Far East Organization became the first to venture into the development of Orchard Road, starting off with Far East Shopping Centre in 1974, followed by Lucky Plaza in 1978. In 1978, many expected the 736 strata units and 30-storey commercial cum residential building (Lucky Plaza) to become a 'white elephant', despite that it was then one of the most expensive and largest development undertaken by a private developer. Little did they expect that Lucky Plaza would turn into a huge success in 1978, drawing"
"Orchard Park Shopping Centre Orchard Park Shopping Centre is a regional shopping mall in Kelowna, British Columbia. It is the largest shopping mall in the Okanagan. It is located on the major provincial highway, Harvey Avenue (Highway 97), at the intersections of Cooper Road and Dilworth Drive, south of Dilworth Mountain. With over 170 shops and services, Orchard Park Shopping Centre is the largest shopping mall between Metro Vancouver and Calgary. Orchard Park opened September 28, 1971 on a former orchard. The original mall layout included anchors Simpsons-Sears and The Bay (although The Bay was not completed until 1972) and"
"offerings can be found Only at Palais. Palais Renaissance is owned and managed by leading property developer - City Developments Limited. Palais Renaissance Palais Renaissance, or Palais (pronounced pa-lay) for short, is located at the premium shopping district of Orchard Road, Singapore. Palais has established itself as an exclusive shopping destination which provides an intimate respite amidst the hustle and bustle of the city. With a gross retail space of about 50,000 square feet, it is a treasure trove for the who's who of the local and expatriate community, trendsetters and well-heeled travellers who traverse the hallways for a taste"
"Singapore. Some of the many restaurants in Liat Towers are OverEasy, a burger joint at Orchard Road and LingZhi Vegetarian, a vegetarian restaurant. On 23 December 2011, 153 mm of rain fell in three hours which caused some shops in the mall's carpark and cars to get flooded by floodwaters. Liat Towers Liat Towers is a shopping mall and mixed-use complex in Orchard Road, Singapore. Built in 1979, it is next to the Orchard MRT station of Singapore. It has 21 floors with offices, foodservice outlets and retail stores. The stores in the tower range from to in floor area."
"The Orchard Road district, which is dominated by multi-storey shopping centres and hotels, can be considered the center of tourism in Singapore. Other popular tourist attractions include the Singapore Zoo, River Safari and Night Safari, which allows people to explore Asian, African and American habitats at night without any visible barriers between guests and the wild animals. The Singapore Zoo has embraced the 'open zoo' concept whereby animals are kept in enclosures, separated from visitors by hidden dry or wet moats, instead of caging the animals, while the River Safari, features 10 different ecosystems around the world, including the River"
"Shopping Centre site was used for the development works of the new Orchard Gateway shopping mall which started in 2011 and completed in 2014. Specialists' Shopping Centre The Specialists' Shopping Centre () was the oldest shopping centre on Orchard Road, a shopping area of Singapore. The largest tenant was the Hotel Phoenix Singapore and John Little. The Visitor's Guide of Singapore described the shopping centre as ""revered"". However, the Specialists' Shopping Centre along with the Hotel Phoenix Singapore had been demolished to make way for newer developments in 2008. Opened in 1972 on the former site of the Pavilion Theatre."
"for the development of the tourism industry in Singapore. One of the first places to be developed was the area of Orchard Road, where many hotels were erected. Therefore, beginning in the 1960s, Orchard Road began to undergo massive transformation, and the area was zoned for retail. By the early 1970s, Orchard Road had already attained its status as the 'IN' shopping area and gained an international recognition as a shopping paradise in Singapore. Following the developments along Orchard Road, however, property values within this prime area began to grow, and motor traders were 'forced' to 'evacuate'. By the late"
"June 2013. The mall brings a mini Orchard Road experience in the suburbs. Anchor tenants in Jem include Robinsons, Fairprice Xtra, Cathay Cineplexes, H&M, Marks & Spencer, Uniqlo, Courts, Koufu and Books Kinokuniya. Its office component has been taken up by the Ministry of National Development and its statutory boards, AVA and BCA. An outlet shopping mall cum warehouse development at Jurong East St 21. Once the town's only shopping mall consisting of a Giant Hypermarket, it was refurbished in 2012 to host a variety of outlet stores. A premier family and lifestyle shopping mall cum office development next to"
"Singapore and Go-Ahead Singapore provide access to Orchard Road. Bus stops are staggered to avoid causing congestion, with the scheme being implemented on 13 May 2004 (1st Phase, Mandarin Orchard Singapore) and 28 May 2004 (2nd Phase, Midpoint Orchard). A bus lane was introduced in 2005, operational from 7.30 am to 8 pm, Monday to Saturday. It was extended to 24 hours in 2016. The major bus stops along Orchard Road are situated at: Westbound passengers can board their buses at Penang Road (Dhoby Ghaut Station), Somerset Road (Somerset Station), Orchard Turn (opp Ngee Ann City/Takashimaya), Orchard Turn (Orchard Station),"
"Wisma Atria Wisma Atria is an established shopping mall on Orchard Road in Singapore. The centre, which opened in 1986, is directly linked underground to Orchard MRT Station and neighbouring centres. Wisma Atria has five levels of shopping with one basement and four levels of retail space as well as three levels of car parking space. The centre offers over 100 specialty stores anchored by Japanese department store Isetan, fashion brands Tory Burch, Coach and local food haven Food Republic. The embassy of Poland is located on the 17th floor of an office building, just next to the shopping mall."
"Palais Renaissance Palais Renaissance, or Palais (pronounced pa-lay) for short, is located at the premium shopping district of Orchard Road, Singapore. Palais has established itself as an exclusive shopping destination which provides an intimate respite amidst the hustle and bustle of the city. With a gross retail space of about 50,000 square feet, it is a treasure trove for the who's who of the local and expatriate community, trendsetters and well-heeled travellers who traverse the hallways for a taste of luxury living and deluxe lifestyle offerings. Housing an assembly of exclusive boutiques and choice names, Singapore's definitive address to luxurious"
"Liat Towers Liat Towers is a shopping mall and mixed-use complex in Orchard Road, Singapore. Built in 1979, it is next to the Orchard MRT station of Singapore. It has 21 floors with offices, foodservice outlets and retail stores. The stores in the tower range from to in floor area. Some tenant retailers include Esprit, Zara and Hermes. It has a car park like most malls, and is in the middle of the Orchard shopping district of Singapore. The tower is also close to other malls and hotels such as Ngee Ann City, Wisma Atria, ION Orchard and to Hilton"
"Cathay Cineleisure Orchard Cathay Cineleisure Orchard is an urban mall located at 8 Grange Road, Singapore. The building is managed by Cathay Organisation under its subsidiary company of Cathay Cineleisure International. The mall opened in October 1997 on the site of the previous building, the old Orchard Cinema, which was torn down in 1994. The youth-oriented mall houses a mix of food and beverage outlets, fashion shops and a hair salon. It also includes a karaoke lounge on Level 8 and an indoor trampoline park on Level 9. Cathay Cineplex operates 12 movie screens in the mall. The building has"
"Peranakan Place Peranakan Place (also known as Peranakan Place Complex), formerly known as Peranakan Corner, is situated at 180 Orchard Road. It forms part of the Emerald Hill Conservation Area within the Orchard district in central Singapore. Peranakan Place comprises a row of six two-storey shophouses facing Orchard Road, built around 1902 at the intersection of Emerald Hill Road and Orchard Road in the planning area of Newton in Singapore. In 1895, it became the pilot restoration and development project conducted by the Urban Development Authority (URA). It is now used as a commercial building that contains a variety of"
"Orchard Street Orchard Street is a street in Manhattan which covers the eight city blocks between Division Street in Chinatown and East Houston Street on the Lower East Side. Vehicular traffic runs north on this one-way street. Orchard Street starts from Division Street in the south and ends at East Houston Street in the north.. The orchard in question belonged to James Delancey, who returned to England in 1775, and his farm was declared forfeit. Orchard Street is often considered the center of the Lower East Side and is lined end to end almost entirely with low-rise tenement buildings with"
"opened in 2008. With its historic colonnaded covered walkways, Peranakan Place is currently an attraction on Orchard Road for tourists and locals alike. It is closed off to traffic, and has commercial spaces as well as food and beverage outlets. Peranakan Place as it stands today is a commercial development that holds businesses ranging from F&B to retail. As the front faces the main shopping district of Orchard Road, the historic building receives a higher volume of traffic as compared to the quieter housing areas further in on Emerald Hill Road. The owners and tenants are thus required to abide"
"were all-time favourites such as hee-pioh (fish maw) soup, ayam buah keluak and babi pontay. In July 1991, Peranakan Place became a fully airconditioned shopping complex. The Orchard Road tourist spot was closed in April 1991 for renovations costing $1.5 million which continued to preserve the Peranakan style facade, and reorganised the interior to feature more shop spaces. Further, the original alley that separated the 180 Orchard Road plot and 2 Emerald Hill plot was roofed and transformed in 1999 to incorporate the food and beverage nightlife spot, Alley Bar, showcasing the unique usage of land space in the highly"
"Ngee Ann City Ngee Ann City () is a shopping and commercial centre located on Orchard Road, Singapore. The S$520 million building was officially opened on 21 September 1993 by then Prime Minister, Goh Chok Tong. , a slang-abbreviation of the anchor tenant's name, Takashimaya. Ngee Ann City currently houses the High Commission of New Zealand, which is situated on the 15th floor of Tower A. In the 1950s, the land that Ngee Ann City sits on was a burial ground, owned and managed by Ngee Ann Kongsi. It was part of a parcel of land known as ""Tai Shan"
"Far East Plaza Far East Plaza is a shopping centre in Singapore, located in the heart of the Orchard Road shopping belt. It opened in 1982 together with a Metro (clothing shop) that has since closed down. Over the past few years, Far East Plaza has been a center for youth culture in Singapore with more than 600 shops. It houses many inexpensive clothing outlets as well as eateries which attract a young crowd. Far East Plaza is also home to numerous tattoo parlors and barbers which are mostly located on the upper floors. However, with the emergence of National"